No More Excuses: Hunts Point Streets Run Red

A Dodge SUV struck a station wagon from behind on Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger in the station wagon suffered head injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was distracted. Airbags deployed. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling west on Leggett Avenue rear-ended a station wagon. The front passenger of the station wagon, a 31-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and protected by deployed airbags. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping before impact. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the station wagon. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on the Bruckner Expressway. Both drivers were inexperienced. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Injuries were serious.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on the Bruckner Expressway collided. The crash involved a 2023 BMW SUV and a 2016 Toyota SUV. Both drivers were noted for driver inexperience as contributing factors. A 31-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The injured occupant was not ejected but reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inexperience as the primary error, with no other contributing factors specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard hit a 53-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s left front bumper struck the man outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was going straight west on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx when it struck a 53-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. Contributing factors included driver inattention or distraction and glare. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver errors of inattention and distraction, compounded by glare, as causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning pickup truck on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. The truck’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2008 Ford pickup truck made a left turn on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive and distracted, which led to a collision with a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including a concussion. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper, which was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. An SUV struck a sedan, impacting the sedan’s right front quarter panel. A 25-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard collided with a 2012 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its right side doors. A 25-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering knee and lower leg trauma and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on and side-on on Bruckner Boulevard. Nine occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the collision. Damage hit the SUV’s front and the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW SUV traveling east and a 2008 Ford sedan traveling south collided on Bruckner Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. Nine occupants, including both drivers and seven passengers ranging from 0 to 39 years old, were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts or child restraints. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No one was ejected from the vehicles. The crash caused serious injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Intervale Avenue. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Intervale Avenue collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Jeep SUV. The motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the center front end of the motorcycle. The injured motorcyclist was semiconscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Metal tore. Glass flew. Three men were hurt—one with deep cuts, one with a concussion, one in pain. The truck did not move. Driver inattention marked the scene.

A sedan struck a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Three men were injured: a 25-year-old man suffered severe lacerations, a 41-year-old man had a concussion, and a 37-year-old man complained of pain. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into a parked box truck. Metal screamed. A 25-year-old man, strapped in, was torn by glass and steel. His body bled. He stayed awake. The truck did not move.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the sedan was moving straight ahead before impact, while the box truck was parked. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left metal and bodies broken, with driver error at the core.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a pickup truck making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with a pickup truck making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan struck the truck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper, while the truck sustained damage to its right front bumper. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south struck the left front bumper of a westbound tractor truck on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. Two young riders, an 11-year-old passenger and a 16-year-old driver, suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two occupants collided with a tractor truck on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. The moped struck the truck's left front bumper, impacting the truck's right rear quarter panel. The 16-year-old moped driver and the 11-year-old passenger were both injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms. Both wore helmets. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The truck sustained no damage. The crash highlights the dangers moped riders face when traffic signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a head injury in a Bronx crash. The SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Injury severity was moderate with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda SUV was making a right turn in the Bronx near 275 Halleck Street when the crash happened. The front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. Safety equipment use by the passenger is unknown. The crash resulted in internal injuries to the passenger, with no mention of other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One vehicle struck the other from behind. A 4-year-old girl in the rear left seat suffered whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles were slowing. Following too closely caused the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The driver error listed is "Following Too Closely." A 4-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, suffering whiplash. She was restrained by a child restraint and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were licensed and slowing or stopping before the collision. The impact damaged the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the striking SUV. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened just after midnight. Driver distraction was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Hunts Point Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. Two occupants in the taxi, a 35-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the taxi struck its center back end. The taxi sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inattention as factors in the injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle involved. The crash occurred while the bicyclist was passing and traveling westbound, and the other vehicle was going straight northbound. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify further.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 27-year-old woman on Bruckner Expressway before dawn. The impact was head-on. An SUV rolled over her. She died at the scene. The road was quiet. The drivers kept going straight. The system failed her.

A 27-year-old woman was killed when a sedan struck her head-on on Bruckner Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, she was outside the crosswalk when the sedan hit her, and an SUV rolled over her without leaving a mark. The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'not at intersection' and engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. The SUV’s undercarriage rolled over her, but showed no damage. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed into her at a Bronx intersection. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hunts Point Avenue and Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred when a 2016 SUV was backing unsafely and struck her. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while reversing. The pedestrian was conscious and did not have any listed contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man drove a BMW northbound on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan struck an object front-center, damaging the left front bumper. The driver, unlicensed and intoxicated, suffered a neck contusion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Bruckner Expressway. The driver was operating a 2016 BMW sedan traveling northbound when the vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and had alcohol involvement listed as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and sustained a neck contusion but was conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The crash highlights driver errors including operating a vehicle while unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck a van traveling straight on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The van driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising. The crash involved driver distraction and inattention. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck turning right collided with a van going straight on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The van's 24-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The box truck was damaged on its right front quarter panel, while the van sustained damage to its left front bumper. The van driver was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles southbound. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided. The impact hit the right front bumper of one and the center front end of the other. A 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway while both were traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 23-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane use and vehicle operation. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan, driver unlicensed and distracted, plowed into two motorcycles from behind on Bruckner Expressway. One rider, 24, was thrown and crushed. Helmets could not save them. The road stayed dark. The danger was real. The system failed.

Two motorcycles were struck from behind by a sedan on the Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, 'an unlicensed sedan slammed into two motorcycles from behind. A 24-year-old rider flew from his seat. His back crushed. His helmet held, but it was not enough. The road was dark. The driver was distracted.' The sedan driver was unlicensed and listed as inattentive or distracted. These driver errors—'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and lack of a valid license—are called out in the data. One motorcycle rider, age 24, suffered crush injuries to his back after being ejected. Both motorcycle riders wore helmets, but the impact overwhelmed all protection. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed to deadly risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15